Fraser Coast &
South Wide Bay
August 2014
Greetings from the Manager
Welcome to this edition of our Carer's Chronicle, over the
coming months there are a number of significant events
coming up in your local area, that focus on Carers, and
those being cared for. As Carers you provide an invaluable service to the person, their family and the community. We would encourage you to take advantage of the
activities being offered in and around your community.
National Carers Week 2014 14th to 22nd October.
Suncare in partnership with other services in our communities are planning a range of events to support and recognise carers.
Please do not hesitate to contact Aged Care Australia
1800 200 422 If you require assistance to organise a short
break from your caring role to be able to attend an activity,
Information about these events will be sent out over the
coming weeks and months.
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· Brain Injury Awareness week 11-17 August
· National Parkinson's Awareness week 1-7 September
· National Stoke week 8-14 September
· Mental health week 5-12 October
CONTACT DETAILS
Suncare &
Commonwealth Respite & Carelink Centre
Office Location
And
Postal Address:
Suncare.
9 / 10 Liuzzi Street
Pialba. Qld. 4655
Telephone: FREECALL™ 1800 059 059
* (except from mobiles) or (07) 4124 7288.
Email: [email protected]
Who is a Carer?
A carer is a person who provides regular and ongoing care and assistance to a dependent person.
Often, a carer is a family member, partner, friend
or neighbour who freely and willingly provides this
support without payment.
A carer may give care for a few hours a week or all
day every day, depending on the level of support
needed. Care could be provided within the person's home, a residential aged care home or at
your home.
What if I'm caring for someone who is not aged?
Some aged care programs provided by the Department of Social Services may also be able to give
you some help and support if you care for somebody who is not aged. For example, the National
Respite for Carers Program (NRCP) provides respite, information and other support for carers of
older people and, in some instances, younger people with a disability.
Extract My Aged Care website.
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Also please phone or email us with your name and
address if you are no longer a carer and wish to be
removed from the distribution list.
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Home Help Cont’d
Please note that as a subscriber to our Cares Chronicle, your contact details are known to Suncare Community Services. The purpose of this newsletter is to advise on relevant events, news and
service options available. Your email address or any other personal
information will only be used for the purpose for which you gave it
to us and will not be disclosed to any person, body or agency except where you have provided your consent or it is required or
authorised by law. Please advise us if you no longer wish to receive
this newsletter. For further information on Suncare community
Services privacy policy visit www.suncare.org.au
Who is eligible for help at home?
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If you are looking to receive services under the Home and Community Care Program (HACC), you can simply contact the
organisation that will provide your services. They will tell you what you need to do to get
started. The organisation may conduct their own basic
assessment to identify what type of help you require -–
and how much.
If you haven’t already read about help at home, take a
Needing Financial Assistance to access In-Home
Packaged support, Residential Respite or Permanent placement?
Contact Centerlink to discuss Financial Hardship
applications.: HumanServices.gov.au or 13 27 17
look at the different types of home services to get
started.
What will my agreement cover?
Your service provider may work with
you to develop a care plan or service
Home Help
plan that is based on your needs. The
care plan will be set out in an agree-
Help at home: what to expect
If you are thinking about getting services to help you at
home, there are several things you will need to think
about such as eligibility, the cost to you and how to
organise the services you need through a service provider.
How much will it cost me?
The Australian Government pays for the bulk of aged
care in Australia. But as with all aged care services, it’s
expected you will contribute to the cost of your care if
you can afford to do so. You will never be denied a service you need because you can’t pay for it.
You will need to negotiate with your service provider
the costs you will be asked to pay.
These costs will be agreed upon and fixed in your
agreement before you receive any aged care services.
This is your legal agreement with your service provider.
More information on the cost for home care services is
available.
Extract from My Aged Care Website.
ment between you and the provider
about the care you will receive.
This care plan you agree to may include:
*The exact types of services you will receive
*Who will provide which services
*How much involvement the service provider will have
in managing and coordinating your services
*When your services are delivered (for example, which
day of the week)
*How much you will pay.
What if I have a concern?
If you are not happy with a service or the
organisation providing your services, you
have the right to complain or to find a different organisation if one is available.
The process for making a complaint may
vary depending on the program or package through
which you receive your services. Find out how to make
a complaint.
Last reviewed: July, 2013.
Dementia Awareness.
Mediterranean Diet
Below are some fun facts on Brain Health. Help us
spread the word and tweet these during Dementia Awareness Month 1 - 30 September 2014.
The 10 commandments are:
There are around 100 billion neurons in the average human brain. Most of these connect to between 1,000 and 10,000 neighbouring neurons.
The average adult human brain weighs around 1.4
kg, the weight of a small Chihuahua.
Information travels as fast as 120 metres per second in the brain. That’s equivalent to 432 kilometres per hour. #fightdementia
Physical exercise promotes growth and survival of
cells in the brain and is associated with less shrinkage with ageing.
People who participate in more social activities,
have, on average, a lower risk of developing dementia.
Important nutrients for the brain are best obtained through enjoying a healthy, varied diet.
One clinical trial found that regular walking led to
an increase in the size of the hippocampus.
Physical activity promotes healthy blood vessels,
improving blood flow to the brain to help it function well.
Lots of mental activity is linked to less shrinkage of
the part of the brain critical for memory.
If we reduced risk factors by 25 per cent, there
would be 3 million fewer people in the world with
dementia.
Higher adherence to the Mediterranean diet is
associated with a lower risk of dementia.
In a recent Australian trial with people over 50, a 6month program of physical activity saw improved
memory and thinking . If you would like a fun and interactive way of looking after your brain health, go to
your app store and download BrainyApp on your
smartphone or tablet. Visit brainyapp.com.au for more
information.
Extract from www.fightdemential.org.au – yourbrainmatters.org.au
1. Use olive oil as the main added fat (aim for
around 60 mls /day);
2. Eat vegetables with every meal (include 100g
leafy greens and 100g tomatoes, and 200g
other vegetables/day);
3. Include at least two legumes meals (250g
serve) per week;
4. Eat at least two servings of fish (150-200g
serves) per week and include oily fish:for example Atlantic and Australian salmon, blueeye trevalla, blue mackerel, gemfish, canned
sardines, and canned salmon. Canned tuna is
not as high in the important fish oil omega-3,
but still a good choice to include in your fish
serves.
5. Eat smaller portions of meat (beef, lamb, pork
and chicken) and less often (no more than
once or twice a week);
6. Eat fresh fruit every day and dried fruit and
nuts as snacks or dessert;
7. Eat yoghurt everyday (about 200g) and cheese
in moderation (about 30 to 40 grams per day);
8. Include wholegrain breads and cereals with
meals (aim for 3-4 slices of bread per day);
9. Consume wine in moderation (one standard
drink a day, which is about 100 mls), always
with meals and don't get drunk. Try and have a
couple of alcohol free days a week;
10. Have sweets or sweet drinks for special occasions only.
General Information
Aged Care Australia
BLACK FORREST MOUSSE
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500g pitted morello cherries, drained,
syrup reserved
 300ml thickened cream
 2 tsp rum essence
 350g bought chocolate mousse
 50g-piece dark chocolate, shaved
Step 1
Place the cherries on a plate lined
with paper towel.
Step 2
Use an electric beater to beat the
cream in a bowl until soft peaks
form. Add the rum essence. Beat to
combine.
Step 3
Layer the cream mixture, mousse,
cherries and a little reserved syrup
among serving glasses, finishing with
cream mixture. Top with chocolate
to serve.